ERNEST QUAYE, JR.

Friday

May 17, 2019 at 12:01 AM

Ernest Quaye, Jr. Moon Township Ernest Quaye, Jr., 81, of Moon Twp., passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Thursday, May 16, 2019. He was born in Leetsdale, Pa., on February 4, 1938, one of three to the late Emma (Walter) and A. Ernest Quaye, Sr. In 1964, he married the love of his life, Josephine (David) Quaye and they made their home in Moon Twp. on January 2, 1965. Their 55 years of marriage blessed them with four wonderful children, who they raised in the Moon Area, nine cherished grandchildren and two step grandchildren along with much happiness. Beloved husband of Josephine "Josie" (David) Quaye; loving father of Albert (Jeaneen) Quaye III, Bobbi (Dave) Bakony, Cheryl (Eric) Burchard and James (Tammy) Quaye; cherished grandfather of Ethan, Molly and Avery Burchard, Talia Bakony, Colby, Isabella and Sierra Quaye, Michael and Rachel Quaye, and Samantha and Rebecca Bakony; brother of Walter (Nancy) Quaye and the late Judith Postnovich; also eight loving nieces and nephews. Ernie was a member of St. Margaret Mary Church and also Beaver Lakes Country Club where he enjoyed golfing. Ernie was always a hard worker and had been employed by J&L (LTV) Steel Corp. and the Trivia Pub. He proudly served in the U.S. Marines from 1958-1962. Ernie was always with Josie. They loved to travel and see their grandchildren and looked forward to their annual trip to Aruba, leaving the cold and snow behind. Ernie will be remembered as fun loving and a great husband, father and grandfather. Visitation is Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 7 p.m. in the COPELAND MOON TOWNSHIP FUNERAL HOME, 981 Brodhead Road, www.copelandfuneralhomes.com, where prayers will be recited on Monday at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Margaret Mary Church with Father Drew Morgan officiating. Entombment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hopewell Twp., with Military Honors. The Quaye Family would like to thank Amedisys Hospice for their kind and loving care these past two months.

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